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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Notre Dame duo part of Telethon team to study health impacts of energy drinks
Two academics from The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Law, Fremantle, are part of a team that secured a Telethon – Perth Children’s Hospital Research Fund grant for approximately $250,000 to study the health impacts of energy drinks on adolescents.
Going for gold – celebrating the sporting achievements of Notre Dame students
There was an even greater reason to tune into the 2016 Olympic Games with Notre Dame student Brianna Throssell competing against the world’s best to achieve one of the greatest feats in international sport.
Notre Dame students experience the world and help those in need in Timor-Leste
“Eye opening”, “awe-inspiring”, “humbling” and “rewarding” were how Notre Dame students described their recent service learning trip to Timor-Leste.
Catholic universities have a large role to play in 21st century education, says visiting scholar to Notre Dame
Catholic universities should be distinguished by their faith in God and care for others, their sense of purpose and their capacity to be authoritative without being authoritarian in order to be significant in today’s society, according to Sisters of St John of God Visiting Scholar for 2016, Monsignor Roderick Strange.
Notre Dame graduates called to “go beyond the ordinary”
More than 500 graduates of The University of Notre Dame Australia were inspired to leave the university with a deeper understanding of their unique gifts and talents, a compassionate and humble heart, and a desire to act with a spirit of service in their professional lives.
PhD candidate wins inaugural Australian-French business challenge
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate from The University of Notre Dame Australia, Linda Khong, is part of a team heading on a sponsored trip to France after winning the inaugural Australian-French 24-hour Entrepreneurship Challenge on 2 to 3 June 2016.
Students practise faith and leadership at Fremantle youth summit
More than 130 student leaders gathered recently for the inaugural Catholic School Youth Summit, hosted by Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) and the University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle campus.
Notre Dame award to further research in education law
Professor Joan Squelch, Assistant Dean in The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Law, Fremantle, has received a $5,000 grant to further her research in law and education and connect with international experts at a conference in New Zealand.
Lights, camera, action: Hollywood calls for Notre Dame student
University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) student Olivia Cervi is well on the way to a thriving career in Hollywood after the 18 year old was signed by Paradigm Talent Agency during a recent on-camera skills trip to Los Angeles and New York.
Notre Dame consolidates medical teaching through Doctor of Medicine program
A Doctor of Medicine (MD) is now on offer at The University of Notre Dame Australia, commencing in 2017, replacing the existing Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The four-year postgraduate course will have its first intake of Doctor of Medicine students in Semester 1, 2017.
